1. Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety Kenton County School District August 1, 2007 Kenton County School District August 1, 2007

2. Goal Today  A basis for understanding digital citizenship  The current trends in this area  Potential needs our students will face in the future  Sample activities  A basis for understanding digital citizenship  The current trends in this area  Potential needs our students will face in the future  Sample activities

3. It is not enough to simply have an AUP. We need to provide active direction to our students ………

4. Understanding Digital Citizenship  citizen - “a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a larger state or collective and who shares in the rights and responsibilities afforded all members of that collective”  a citizen both works for and benefits from a larger society.  citizen - “a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a larger state or collective and who shares in the rights and responsibilities afforded all members of that collective”  a citizen both works for and benefits from a larger society.

6. Samples of Patterns of Misuse  Intimidate or threaten student (bullying)  Downloading music illegally from the internet  Weblogs (blogs) complaining about teachers  Using cell phones during class time  Playing games on laptops or handheld devices during class time.  Intimidate or threaten student (bullying)  Downloading music illegally from the internet  Weblogs (blogs) complaining about teachers  Using cell phones during class time  Playing games on laptops or handheld devices during class time.

7. Question  Has your school experienced situations in which digital technology has been an issue? Are you satisfied with the way the situations were handled?  Are you aware of issues that other schools are having related to digital technology?  Has your school experienced situations in which digital technology has been an issue? Are you satisfied with the way the situations were handled?  Are you aware of issues that other schools are having related to digital technology?

8. Themes of Digital Citizenship  Digital Access  Digital Commerce  Digital Communication  Digital Literacy  Digital Security  Digital Access  Digital Commerce  Digital Communication  Digital Literacy  Digital Security  Digital Etiquette  Digital Rights & Responsibility  Digital Law  Digital Health & Wellness  Digital Etiquette  Digital Rights & Responsibility  Digital Law  Digital Health & Wellness

9. How The Elements of Digital Citizenship Relate and Connect

10. Digital Rights & Responsibilities  What rights do I have in a digital society?  Am I using technology the way it was intended? Am I infringing on others rights by the way I use technology?  Digital Rights & Responsibilities: the privileges extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them.  What rights do I have in a digital society?  Am I using technology the way it was intended? Am I infringing on others rights by the way I use technology?  Digital Rights & Responsibilities: the privileges extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them.

13. Digital Security  How do I protect my technology in a digital society?  All users of digital technologies need to understand and be able to protect themselves and equipment from harm.  Digital Security (self-protection): the precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network.  How do I protect my technology in a digital society?  All users of digital technologies need to understand and be able to protect themselves and equipment from harm.  Digital Security (self-protection): the precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network.

15. Digital Etiquette  Am I aware of others when I use technology? Or them of me?  Students need to realize how their use of technology affects others.  Digital Etiquette: the standards of conduct expected by other digital technology users.  Am I aware of others when I use technology? Or them of me?  Students need to realize how their use of technology affects others.  Digital Etiquette: the standards of conduct expected by other digital technology users.

19. Take a few minutes - talk to your neighbor, discuss these questions: 1) Could these issues be problems in my school/office/community? 2) What other issues can you think of that would fall into these categories? 3) How would we inform users of these issues?

20. Digital Access  Does everyone have the equitable opportunities with regard to technology?  Everyone should have the opportunity to be involved in a digital society.  Digital Access: full electronic participation in society regardless of gender, race, age, ethnicity, and physical or mental challenges.  Does everyone have the equitable opportunities with regard to technology?  Everyone should have the opportunity to be involved in a digital society.  Digital Access: full electronic participation in society regardless of gender, race, age, ethnicity, and physical or mental challenges.

23. Digital Communication  Am I using technology appropriately when I communicate with others?  All users of digital technologies need to understand the rules and options when using digital communication.  Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information.  Am I using technology appropriately when I communicate with others?  All users of digital technologies need to understand the rules and options when using digital communication.  Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information.

27. Digital Literacy  Do I utilize technology to access information to learn new concepts?  Users of digital technologies should understand the educational opportunities available to them.  Digital Literacy: the capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it.  Do I utilize technology to access information to learn new concepts?  Users of digital technologies should understand the educational opportunities available to them.  Digital Literacy: the capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it.

31. Take a few minutes - talk to your neighbor, discuss these questions: 1) Could these issues be problems in my school/office/community? 2) What other issues can you think of that would fall into these categories? 3) How would we inform users of these issues?

32. Digital Law  All users of digital technologies need to be accountable for how they use digital technologies.  Are all users using technology the way it was intended? Are they infringing on other ’ s rights?  Digital Law: the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.  All users of digital technologies need to be accountable for how they use digital technologies.  Are all users using technology the way it was intended? Are they infringing on other ’ s rights?  Digital Law: the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.

34. Digital Health & Wellness  How can I be physically affected by technology?  Technology users need to be aware of the physical dangers that can accompany use of digital technology.  Digital Health & Wellness: the elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use.  How can I be physically affected by technology?  Technology users need to be aware of the physical dangers that can accompany use of digital technology.  Digital Health & Wellness: the elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use.

36. Digital Commerce  Am I aware of the opportunities and problems associated with purchasing items using technology?  Users need to be more aware of how to purchase goods and services through digital formats.  Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods.  Am I aware of the opportunities and problems associated with purchasing items using technology?  Users need to be more aware of how to purchase goods and services through digital formats.  Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods.

40. 1) Could these issues be problems in my school/office/community? 2) What other issues can you think of that would fall into these categories? 3) How would we inform users of these issues? Take a few minutes - talk to your neighbor, discuss these questions:

43. Take The Digital Citizenship Audit  Consider the relative importance and frequency of the activities, behaviors, and concerns related to digital citizenship and rank each item from 5 (extremely important) to 1 (extremely unimportant).  Scoring Guide – Tally your score for each item in the last column to the right, then add them together for a total score  Consider the relative importance and frequency of the activities, behaviors, and concerns related to digital citizenship and rank each item from 5 (extremely important) to 1 (extremely unimportant).  Scoring Guide – Tally your score for each item in the last column to the right, then add them together for a total score

44. Digital Citizenship - Do Users Need a License?

49. Do we need to create a license to determine who is able to use technology and who cannot? If so, would we be able to pass and get your license?

50. How are we going to continue to grow and become a digital society if we are unable to use technology appropriately? Will we reach a stage where everyone will have to follow a prescribed way of technology usage?

51. Let’s take a little quiz and see how you do.

52. Digital Manners (Etiquette) 1. Having your cell phone turned on during school hours is: a.a bad idea because it disturbs others. b.necessary to keep in touch with my parents. c.not a big deal because everyone else does it. d.something I do every day Correct Answer: A Many schools are allowing students to have cell phones in schools for safety, but are requiring that they be turned off or silenced during the school day. This keeps students focused on doing the right things in school.

53. Digital Messages (Communication) 2.When writing a blog, should you share your secrets? a. Sure, a blog is like a diary, so this I where I should put them. b.It does not matter. Only my friends read my blog. c.No, the blog is open to anyone who has access to the Internet. d.Sure, as long as no one knows my true identity. Correct Answer: C Blogs are open to anyone on the internet. Many users think that they are like diaries and that students should share their most personal thoughts on the blog. Blogs can be useful tools to share information, but users need to be careful what they share.

54. Digital Learning (Literacy) 3.When learning about technology in school, it is important for you to know: a.the rules for using technology. b.how to work with others when using the technology. c.How different technologies are used. d.all the above. Correct Answer: D Technology affords many opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom. But there must be an understanding of how to use the technologies first.

55. Digital Inclusion (Access) 4.Students with disabilities (those who aren’t able to see, can’t hear, aren’t able to walk): a.can’t use technology. b.should have the same opportunities as others to use technology. c.are not able to understand and learn about technology. d.shouldn’t have opportunities to use technology. Correct Answer: B Students with disabilities should have opportunities to work and learn with technology. Some students may need special technology tools to provide this opportunity (e.g., screen readers, special input devices, speech to text converters).

56. Digital Business (Commerce) 5.If your parents allow you to buy things on the Internet, you should protect yourself by: a.Think twice about buying online, because all sites are dangerous. b.Follow what our friends say about where to buy. c.Find the first site that had what you want and buy it. d.First check to see if the site is safe and secure when buying something. Correct Answer: D Purchasing goods and services online needs to be taken seriously. People can gain information about you and your family from information that you provide. Make sure the site is secure by checking it over (e.g., does it have secure access only, ask only questions that are appropriate for the purchase, have alternate ways to contact the company).

57. Digital Trust (Law) 6. When looking at graphics and text from the Internet: a.Take as many as you want because that’s the purpose of the Internet. b.Ask your friends for places to find material you can copy. c.Ask for permission to use the information before using it. d.Avoid it because all information on the Internet is false. Correct Answer: C Students need to realize that when “borrowing” anything from the Internet that its use is restricted by the owner (unless stated otherwise). All content taken from the web should be cited appropriately.

58. Digital Privileges (Rights and Responsibilities) 7. When using a new technology in class, you should: a. do what ever you want because no one ever checks. b. ask teachers and parents about what can done. c. figure out ways you can have fun with it. d. ask your friends because they know about technology. Correct Answer: B All users have certain rights and responsibilities when using technology. It is important to know what is appropriate and what is not appropriate before using technology.

59. Digital Protection (Health and Wellness) 8.How I work with technology (i.e., sitting, laying, stooping at the desk, floor, or sofa): a.doesn’t matter as long as I am comfortable. b.depends on where I am. c.isn’t something that I need to be concerned about. d.shouldn’t be ignored. Correct Answer: D Users often don’t think about safety technology use habits until they hurt themselves. How you use technology today can have a big impact on how you will be able to use it in the future.

60. Digital Precaution (Security) 9.When dealing with people online, giving personal information is: a.okay as long these people live far away. b.never a good idea, no matter the reason. c.fine as long as the people are nice. d.nothing to worry about. Correct Answer: B It is easy to act differently online than face-to-face. Students need to make sure that private information remains private.

61. How Did You Do? If you missed one or less - you passed! But since it was an Elementary Driver’s License Quiz you are only ready for your Learner’s Permit.

62. Are you ready to take the quiz for Secondary students? Will you pass - or do you need some additional practice?

63. Thank you for your attendance, what questions do you have? Resources: Digital Citizenship in Schools – ISTE http://isafe.org